Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of support workers who complete specialised tasks and functions in aged services; either in residential, home or community based environments. Workers will take responsibility for their own outputs within defined organisation guidelines and maintain quality service delivery through the development, facilitation and review of individualised service planning and delivery.

Workers may be required to demonstrate leadership and have limited responsibility for the organisation and the quantity and quality of outputs of others within limited parameters.

To achieve this qualification, the candidate must have completed at least 120 hours of work as detailed in the Assessment Requirements of the units of competency.

Qualification Outline

Total number of units = 18

• 15 core units
• 3 elective units.  All electives chosen must contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. 

Core:
CHCADV001 Facilitate the interests and rights of clients
CHCCCS023 Support independence and wellbeing
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people
CHCLEG003 Manage legal and ethical compliance
HLTWHS002 Follow safe work practices for direct client care
HLTAAP001 Recognise healthy body systems
CHCAGE001 Facilitate the empowerment of older people
CHCAGE003 Coordinate services for older people
CHCAGE004 Implement interventions with older people at risk
CHCAGE005 Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCCCS006 Facilitate individual service planning and delivery
CHCCCS011 Meet personal support needs
CHCCCS025 Support relationships with carers and families
CHCPAL001 Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCPRP001 Develop and maintain networks and collaborative partnerships
 
Elective:
CHCMHS001 Work with people with mental health issues
CHCCCS017 Provide loss and grief support
CHCAGE002 Implement falls prevention strategies